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The Black Phone 2021
There is always a ray of light through the darkness in Scott Derrickson’s films. It was palpable when I first saw “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” and started paying attention to his work. This persists even in “The Black Phone.”
I don’t generally seek out horror, although when I find compelling film or director I connect with in the genre, these films can have a profound effect on me.
Scott Derrickson and Mike Flanagan are both such directors that have earned their way into my auto-add to my watchlist policy.
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The Gorge 2025
This was a slight change of pace for Scott Derickson, who’s had my attention since “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”; this being an sci-fi-action-horror-romance. I felt his signature on this story. There is always a thread or ray of light shining through, even in the darkest of his films and that did not change in this one.
I really enjoyed the ride, finding myself genuinely rooting for the straightforward romance of two isolated like-able characters finding each other in the darkness, trusting and taking on challenges together.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2023
I wonder if this film will re-write itself as you watch it depending on the audience you are with 😉.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2024
Lady and gentlemens! I’m so tired of prequels and origin stories.
However…this was fun and like the clutch on the fuel truck, I was genuinely engaged. George Miller kept it fresh. I did miss Charlize Theron, but Anya was still a Joy! 😁Translated from by
